DYLAN NUNES CONTRERAS
Barcelona
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 2+ years of experience in industrial machine design and sheet metal solutions. Specialist in structural optimization (achieving 15% weight reduction in a race car) and thermal management (reducing operational temperatures from 130 C to 80 C). Expert in CAD/FEA and manufacturing integration for the automotive and robotics sectors.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Design Engineer
Cormetal Soluciones S.L.
Barcelona, Spain
08.2024 - Current
- Expert in cost efficiency and technical feasibility through CAD/FEA, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to machinery maintenance.
- Engineered complex enclosures for autonomous recycling robotics, achieving a 15% optimization in space and production costs through advanced sheet metal design.
- Consulted with external clients to refine part designs, implementing DFM (Design for Manufacturing) strategies to streamline post-processing and ensure production feasibility.
- Optimized manufacturing workflows by integrating hands-on experience with CNC machinery and industrial maintenance to reduce downtime and improve part quality.
- Managed the end-to-end technical lifecycle, from initial CAD modeling and BOM management to the physical repair and calibration of production equipment.
Engineer Assistant
Meltio
Toledo/Barcelona, Spain
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Facilitated seamless integration of CAD, FEA, and assembly processes to enhance operational synergy.
- Optimized robotic arm kinematics and mechanical movement through advanced CAD and FEA simulation, ensuring high-precision positioning for additive manufacturing processes.
- Engineered a 3D printer feeding system, integrating aesthetic industrial design with rigorous structural resistance and thermal analysis to prevent material clogging and improve system reliability.
- Validated component performance under extreme thermal gradients, leveraging simulation data to refine geometry and material selection for high-performance industrial 3D printing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Universidad Politécnica De Catalunya
Barcelona, SpainNo Degree - Additive Manufacturing Technician
PIMEC
Barcelona, SpainSkills
- Design Standards & Regulations
- Additive Manufacturing
- BOM Management
- NTopology
- ANSYS
- CATIA
- AUTODESK
- MASTERCAM
- PLC PROGRAMMING
- Structural simulation
- Thermal simulation
- Expert CAD proficiency
- Team leadership
- Client relationship building
- Quality control processes
- Finite element analysis
LANGUAGES
Spanish C2
English B2
Catalan C1
German A2
Timeline
Project Design Engineer
Cormetal Soluciones S.L.
08.2024 - Current
Engineer Assistant
Meltio
10.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Universidad Politécnica De Catalunya
No Degree - Additive Manufacturing Technician
PIMEC
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Structural & Thermal Optimization: Optimized racing chassis via FEA, reducing weight by 15% while reinforcing stress points; engineered 3D printer thermal solutions, dropping temperatures by 50 C to eliminate material clogging.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Managed strategic supplier relations and cross-functional teams to ensure technical feasibility. Oversaw budgets and streamlined engineering-to-production workflows to meet deadlines.
- DFM/DFA: Specialist in DFM/DFA for fabrication, focused on optimizing production processes and material utilization to minimize waste and significantly reduce manufacturing costs.